Overview
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens (Nikon Z) is a versatile standard zoom designed for APS-C-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 25.5-105mm, it transitions seamlessly from expansive landscapes and travel scenes to portraits and everyday photography. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers consistent brightness throughout the zoom range while providing enhanced low-light performance and greater control over depth of field.
Ideal for both photography and video creation, this lens features Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization system to help reduce camera shake during handheld shooting. The RXD stepping autofocus motor provides fast, precise, and near-silent focusing performance, making it well suited to hybrid creators. Complementing its optical versatility, the lens also features a moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element for dependable operation in demanding shooting environments.
Core Features
- The versatile 17-70mm focal length range provides a 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent field of view for landscapes, portraits, travel, and everyday photography.
- A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent brightness throughout the zoom range and supports low-light shooting.
- VC image stabilization helps reduce camera shake for sharper handheld photos and smoother video recording.
- The RXD stepping motor delivers fast, accurate, and exceptionally quiet autofocus performance.
- A close focusing distance of 19.1 cm at the wide end enables creative close-up photography.
- The rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth, natural-looking background blur and bokeh effects.
- Moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element help protect the lens in challenging weather conditions.
Constant f/2.8 Performance
The bright constant aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range while providing excellent low-light capability and shallow depth-of-field control for creative photography and video work.
Fast and Quiet Autofocus
The RXD stepping motor delivers responsive, near-silent autofocus performance that is equally suited to fast-moving subjects, video recording, and everyday shooting.
Steady Handheld Shooting
VC image stabilization helps minimize camera shake, enabling sharper handheld images and smoother footage when shooting in low light or without additional support.
Built for Outdoor Use
Moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element help protect the lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, and smudges when working in changing conditions.
Optical
| Focal Length | 17 to 70mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.5 to 105mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 80° 37' to 23° 17' |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19.1 cm (Wide) to 39.1 cm (Tele) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.8 |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 9, Rounded |
General
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Physical
| Filter Thread | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 74.6 mm, Length: 121.3 mm |
| Weight | 540 g |
What's Included
- Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens (Nikon Z)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Barcode: 91844
- UPC Barcode: 725211700036
- Supplier Code: TAB070ZNIK